Where + When Event Calendar by Panama 9 80 Magazine


News from Panama / Friday, February 28th, 2014

Here is the event calendar from my friends at Panama 9 80 Magazine for March.

CAN YOU SPELL CARNIVAL !!!!

Carnaval MetroCity / MetroCity Carnival
Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: Cinta Costera, Panama City

WHEN: February 28th through March 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Five days of celebration will kick off the month of March! The culeco water trucks will be cooling the crowds, three stages will offer performances day and night, and parades each evening will be followed by music and dancing. Photo: visitpanama.com

Click here for more information.

¡Carnaval!  / Carnival!
Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: all around the country

WHEN: February 28th through March 4th,

COST/TICKETS: Admission varies by event and location

DESCRIPTION: Celebrations will take place in cities all over Panama. Click on these locations for more details:  Penonome –  Las Tablas –  Los Santos, Santiago, Aguadulce – Chitre, Ocu, Pedasi

Click here for more information about Carnival.

XXXIII Gran Feria Afroantillano / XXXIII Grand Afro-Antillean Fair

Fairs & Festivals/ Fun for Kids
WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City

WHEN: March 1st and 2nd, 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $2.00 for children, $5.00 for adults

DESCRIPTION: The 100th anniversary of the Panama Cabal is the theme of this year’s fair, which will feature shows, food, handicrafts and special activities for kids.

Click here for more information.

Bid 4 Boquete Wine Tasting, Live Auction,

Yard Sale and Silent Auction

Fund Raiser 

WHERE: Flower and Coffee Fairgrounds and Boquete Community Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: March 1st and 2nd

COST/TICKETS: Free for some events, admission for others

DESCRIPTION: Annual two-day event that raises funds for numerous charitable groups in Chiriqui via social events, sales of various types and auctions of art, fine goods and services. This is the big event that Boquete looks forward to all year!

Click here for more information

Chocolate Con Amor / Chocolate With Love
Food & Drink
WHERE: Janson Coffee Farm, Volcan, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 2nd, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Yoga 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free, Choco Yoga class $5.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an afternoon devoted to the indulgence of everything chocolate, then relax with the yoga class that follows

Click here for more information.

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American Fair
Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: The American Embassy Grounds, Clayton, Panama City

WHEN: March 8th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: A special event to introduce the English-speaking public to civic groups, volunteer efforts, religious and community activities and others in the capital city

Click here for more information.

Concert with Randy Piggott
Music / Fund Raiser
WHERE: Valle Escondido Amphitheater, Boquete, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 8th, 6:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $15.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Benefit concert of live music and ol’ fashioned humor featuring Randy Piggott, who played and toured with Willie Nelson and others.

For more information email joycecsmall@gmail.com

Taller de Formación y Actualización: Bartenders / Workshop in Bartending

Course
WHERE: Top Quality Training Center, El Dorado, Panama City

WHEN: March 10th through 13th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Professional course for those who want to work as bartenders, or perfect their skills. Other courses in Wine Selection and Cocktails will also be offered in March.

Click here for more information.

Cursos de Modas/ Courses in Fashion Design
Course
WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanization Los Angeles, Panama City

WHEN: March 10th and throughout the month

COST/TICKETS: Cost varies per course

DESCRIPTION: A number of classes in fashion design and fabrication will be offered, including basic design, bathing suits, dresses, merchandising, children’s clothing and more.

Click here for more information or email fashionpro@hotmail.es

Concierto de Piano / Piano Concert
Music / Fund Raiser
WHERE: Oratorio San Felipe Neri, Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: March 11th, 7:30 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $100.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Alexander Panizza will perform in this benefit concert to raise funds to continue the restoration of the Oratorio Neri, where the concert takes place.

Click here for more information, phone 6678-8882 or email ricardo@hermanosgago.com

Macrofest 2014

Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: Plaza V Centenario, Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: March 11th through 15th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Art, fashion and creativity are the focus of this annual event, with live performances, expositions, workshops and much more

Click here for more information.

Zorro El Musical / Zorro the Musical

Theater
WHERE: Teatro en Circulo, Panama City

WHEN: March 11th through April 6th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: With the great music of the Gypsy Kings, this show tells the story of the legendary hero of the people, Zorro.

Click here for more information.

Feria Internacional de David / David International Fair

Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: International Fairgrounds, David, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 13th through 23rd

COST/TICKETS: Minimal entrance fee

DESCRIPTION: The biggest event of the year in David, this fair has it all! Livestock, vendors of all kinds, displays, exhibitions, discos, food and drink and even rides for the kids!

Click here for more information.

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WHERE: Any where and Every where in Panama

WHEN: Every month, all year long

COST/TICKETS: Free

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Sex Please, We’re Sixty
Theater in English
WHERE: Boquete Community Players Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: March 14th through 16th

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: A medication mix-up results in hilarious mischief in this farce that takes place in a bed and breakfast

Click here for more information.

Primera Dulce Expo / First Sweets Expo
Food & Drink
WHERE: Albrook Mall, Pasillo del Koala, Panama City

WHEN: March 15th and 16th, 10:00 a.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Over 30 participants will be on hand  at this first-ever expo of sweet treats. Prepare to indulge yourself!

Click here for more information.

Exhibición de Liga Mayor de Béisbol / Major League Baseball Exhibition
Sports
WHERE: Rod Carew Stadium, Panama City

WHEN: March 15th and 16th, 7:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets from $17.00 to $165.00

DESCRIPTION: The New York Yankees and Florida Marlins will come to Panama for two games as part of the Legacy Series, this time honoring  the great Mariano Rivera

Click here for ticket information.

Marcelino Pan y Vino

Theater
WHERE: Teatro ABA, El Cangrejo, Panama City

WHEN: March 15th through April 13th

COST/TICKETS: Contact the box office

DESCRIPTION: The heart-warming story of a boy raised by Franciscan monks, his upbringing, education, and relationship with his guardians and their religion.

Click here for more information.

Saint Patrick’s Day

Food & Drink / Music /Dance
WHERE: Various bars, pubs and restaurants in Panama City, Coronado, Bocas del Toro and Boquete

WHEN: March 17th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: While Saint Patrick’s Day is not a big event in most of Panama, look for parties where you find lots of English-speakers!! Wear your green and go Irish!

Fernando Savater: Ética De Urgencia / The Importance of Ethics

Conference
WHERE: Harmonio Arias Madrid University, Curundu, Panama City

WHEN: March 18th, 5:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00 and $50.00

DESCRIPTION: Ethics, corruption, social networks, internet, and abuse of power are the topics that will be addressed by this highly respected and influential speaker

Click here for more information.

Descárate con la Azcárate en Isabella

Theater
WHERE: Isabella Nightclub, Panama City

WHEN: March 19th, 8:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $35.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: An evening of stand-up comedy is in store

Click here for ticket information.

Festival Abierto 2014 / Open Festival 2014

Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: Parque Omar, Panama City

WHEN: March 22nd and 23rd

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: The three supremely important themes of this festival are Culture, Science, and Education, all coming together to stress the importance of respecting and protecting our environment

Click here for more information.

VI Festival Internacional de Artes Escénicas / 6th International Performing Arts Festival

Music / Dance / Art & Culture
WHERE: Various venues in Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: March 25th through April 3rd

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Performers from at least nine countries will participate in this year’s event that includes theater groups, dance troupes, circus acts, children’s plays, workshops, classes and more.

Click here for more information.

Expocomer

Commercial

WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City

WHEN: March 26th through 29th

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00, $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00

DESCRIPTION: Annual trade show that presents the latest and greatest in construction, services,food and beverage, textiles and accessories, and technology

Click here for more information.

La Oreja de Van Gogh in Concert

Music

WHERE: Latitude 47, Marbella, Panama City

WHEN: March 26th, 8:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $75.00, $95.00 and $120.00

DESCRIPTION: Live performance of the popular musical group

Click here for more information.

Festival de Jazz El Peligro / Peligro Jazz Festival

Music

WHERE: Old Town, David, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 27th through 30th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Numerous musicians will perform live at this first ever jazz festival in David, organized by Casa Cultural la Guaricha and Antonio Singh

Click here for more information.

Océano A Océano / Ocean to Ocean

Sports

WHERE: Panama Canal Basin, Panama Province

WHEN: March 30th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: A historic bicycle touring event!  Ride from the Caribbean to the Pacific along the canal basin!

Click here for more information.

Something Different at the Beach
Food & Drink
WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Village Mall, Coronado

WHEN: Every Tuesday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. it’s Tapas and Happy Hour.

COST/TICKETS: Per the menu

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the best food paired with the perfect wine  at La Teca

Click here for more information or phone 240-2101.

Monday Night Jazz and Special Menus
Music / Dance / Food & Drink
WHERE: The Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: Every Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. live jazz music and special theme menu, every Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue Ribs

COST/TICKETS: No cover charge

DESCRIPTION: Local musicians perform live jazz music in an intimate setting and the chef prepares tasty meals

Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.

Special Events and Menus
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay, Colon Province

WHEN: Every Thursday evening the team offers up something special

COST/TICKETS: No cover charge, prices per the menu

DESCRIPTION: Our team prepares specialty dishes, hosts theme parties or presents live music

Click here for more information or phone 433-0471.

Monthly Flea Market 
Shopping
WHERE: Chiriqui Storage, Via Boquete, Dolega, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: First Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free for shoppers, fee for vendors

DESCRIPTION: Sellers set up tables to sell goods and products, buyers come to browse

Click here for more information or phone 6503-7756 or 6510-8934.

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